Less administrative work
Supporters place orders and pay online, eliminating the need for staff and volunteers to collect forms, track payments, or reconcile missing information.
For schools and school organizations
School fundraising that raises more with less work for staff and volunteers.
Launch a custom online spirit wear fundraiser for your school, PTO, club, classroom, band, or athletic program. Supporters order online, payments are handled automatically, and individually sorted orders make distribution simple.
Why it works
Why online apparel fundraisers outperform traditional fundraisers
Traditional school fundraisers often rely on paper forms, manual tracking, and volunteers managing piles of orders. An online spirit wear fundraiser simplifies the entire process while giving families an easy way to support your school.
More school-wide participation
Offer apparel parents, students, teachers, and alumni actually want to wear, helping your fundraiser reach beyond a single classroom or team.
Simpler order distribution
Individually sorted orders reduce hand-sorting time and make it easier to distribute items to students, families, and program leaders.
What we handle
The heavy lifting stays on our side
- Store setup, apparel options, and design support
- Online ordering and payment processing
- Production, fulfillment, and individually sorted orders
- Support for timelines tied to events, homecoming, or seasonal campaigns
What your group owns
You stay focused on promotion and outcomes
- Choose the program, event, or goal the fundraiser supports
- Share the store with families, staff, and community supporters
- Keep your school branding, mascot, and colors aligned
- Collect the funds raised and apply them where they matter most
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FAQ
Common questions about online apparel fundraisers
What kinds of school groups benefit from apparel fundraisers?
School organizations like PTOs, classroom projects, clubs, bands, student councils, and athletic programs are among the groups that see great success with apparel fundraisers.
Is there any upfront cost or risk to the school?
No. There are no upfront costs, no inventory to purchase, and no financial risk to the school. Products are only produced after orders are placed and paid for by supporters, so your school never has to spend money to get started.
How much can a school fundraiser raise?
Schools earn 25% of total sales, and the amount raised depends on participation and how widely the store is shared. Schools that promote to families, staff, alumni, and community supporters often raise thousands of dollars. We've had school fundraisers sell over $20,000 in a single sale.
What kind of products can be sold in the store?
We offer a variety of apparel and accessory options that can be customized with your school colors, mascot, and branding to create spirit wear that families and students will want to buy. We create designs that work well for a range of school groups and can help you choose the best mix for your audience and goals.
Do we need to provide our own designs or artwork?
No. We handle the design work for you based on your school's name, colors, and mascot. You don't need to provide finished artwork or hire a designer. We'll create professional designs and send them to you for approval before the store goes live.
Do students need to collect money or turn in order forms?
No. Supporters place their orders online and pay at checkout, which removes most of the manual collection work from the school.
How do schools receive orders once the fundraiser ends?
OV Fundraising handles production and sorts individual orders, helping to make final distribution faster and more organized. We also offer shipping orders directly to the end buyer.
Ready to move
Launch a page and fundraiser built for schools.
If you already know your audience, route them to the page that matches how they buy and what they need to fund. Then send them straight into a tailored get-started flow.